Fire Safety

If you become aware of a possible emergency situation, please call University Police
at 333 from any campus phone, or dial (631) 632-3333 using a cell phone (for campus
emergencies).

The Fire Safety Division of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety is comprised
of a Manager of Fire Safety and ten Fire Marshals who serve a population of over 30,000
faculty, staff, students, and guests on the Main Campus, University Hospital and Medical
Center, Long Island Veterans Home, Southampton Campus, Manhattan Campus, Research
and Development Campus and the Calverton Incubator. The Fire Marshals are New York
State certified Code Enforcement Officials, Hazardous Materials Technicians, Technical
Rescue certified and Emergency Medical Technicians. Each fire marshal is assigned
a geographical area and has additional specialized duties.

Strict compliance with the New York State Fire Code and Building Code

Fire safety education for students, faculty and staff members.

Inspection and testing of all fire detection and suppression systems through life
safety inspections.

Conduct fire drills throughout the campus and evaluate performance.

Review of new construction and renovation plans to be in compliance with the State
Building Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.